Daycare Kitchen Assistant (On-Call!)

Job summary

The Kitchen Assistant supports daily commissary kitchen operations through food preparation, cooking assistance, and sanitation. They are also responsible for inventory management, receiving deliveries, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Job details

Reporting to the Regional Head Chef, the Kitchen Assistant is an integral member of the Kids & Company team, supporting the day-to-day operations of the commissary kitchen through food preparation, cooking assistance, sanitation, inventory management, and food safety compliance. This position requires flexibility to work early morning shifts (4:00 am to 12:00 pm) and on-call schedules as operational needs arise. The successful candidate will work across various kitchen stations and production areas to support efficient meal preparation and service while consistently applying Kids & Company standards and procedures. Our mission is to provide the highest quality primary and backup childcare services conveniently located near our children's parents' workplace. We aim to assist corporations in creating a healthy work-life balance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Cut fruits and vegetables and assist with the preparation of hot lunches and daily food production. * Work across multiple kitchen stations, including food preparation, cooking support, dishwashing, receiving, packaging, and sanitation, based on operational requirements. * Support kitchen operations by adapting to different work areas and assisting team members as needed to ensure efficient workflow. * Receive, inspect, and properly store deliveries related to the commissary kitchen. * Ensure effective storage, management, and safe rotation (FIFO) of all food products and supplies. * Maintain safe food storage and disposal practices, including daily logging of food temperatures, sanitizer temperatures, and refrigerator/freezer temperatures. * Comply with all health, hygiene, food safety, and food handling regulations and legislation. * Follow proper washing and sanitizing procedures for all dishware and kitchen equipment. * Assist with scheduled cleaning and sanitizing of appliances, counters, cupboards, drawers, and food preparation areas. * Prepare food and supplies for field trips, school-age programs, and community events as required. * Assist with inventory organization, stocking, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. * Perform other duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time based on the needs of the commissary kitchen. * Ability to work effectively in different kitchen stations and production areas within a fast-paced, high-volume commissary environment. JOB REQUIREMENTS * Availability: ON-CALL as needed * Work Timing: 4:00 am to 12:00 pm (If called) * 2 -3 years of Kitchen assistant-related experience. * High School diploma/GED equivalency required; College/University coursework in a culinary-related program preferred. * Current Food Handler Certification. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Experience in a daycare or long-term care environment would be an asset. * Experience working in a high-volume kitchen environment. * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently. * Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and a strong team player. * Selected candidates must have 2 pieces of valid government ID and must be able to pass a background criminal check. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Thank you for your interest in a career with Kids & Company! However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kids & Company is committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities so that they may pursue employment opportunities in a similar way to other applicants. If you require accommodations as a job applicant, please contact us by emailing [email protected] [[email protected]]

What you’ll do

The Kitchen Assistant supports daily commissary kitchen operations through food preparation, cooking assistance, and sanitation. They are also responsible for inventory management, receiving deliveries, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2-3 years of kitchen experience and a current Food Handler Certification. A high school diploma or GED is required, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds is essential.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Packaging · Preferred
• Receiving · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Cooking assistance
• Sanitation
• Inventory management
• Food safety compliance
• Dishwashing
• Receiving
• Packaging
• FIFO
• Temperature logging
• Kitchen equipment maintenance
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork
• High-volume kitchen experience
• Meal Planning And Preparation
• Workflow Management
• Organizational Skills
• Lifting Ability
• Food Handler's Card
• Cooking
• Packaging And Labeling
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Inventory Management
• Long-Term Care
• Operations
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Storage Management
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Trades
• Kitchen Assistant
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Childcare Workers